State Policies
The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) has established several sustainable green programs for all MSBA-funded projects, with an increased emphasis on reducing energy and water consumption. These programs include updated standards for new and major renovation/addition projects as well as improved sustainable requirements for repair projects. The MSBA also requires and pays for the entire cost of building commissioning for all MSBA-funded projects to ensure that these buildings operate efficiently and as designed.
Effective July 29, 2015, CHPS has been reinstated as an option for projects as follows:
- Using the NE-CHPS Criteria Version 3.0, achieve a minimum of CHPS Verified recognition – 110 points for new construction or 85 points for addition/renovation for no additional reimbursement.
